Helldivers 2 hardware needs
Helldivers 2 is one of the most CPU intensive shooters on the market. The proprietary Stingray engine simulates dozens of physics objects and AI agents simultaneously, particularly during the chaotic four player missions for which the game is famous.
Even on flagship GPUs, frame rate dips during heavy combat are common on slower CPUs. We recommend the Ryzen 7 9800X3D as the standout pick for Helldivers, paired with an RTX 5070 Ti or 5080 depending on resolution preference.